The launch of the Green Halo Partnership was attended by around 100 business and community leaders including architects, wildlife charities, councils, utility businesses, health bodies, universities and civil engineering firms. The Partnership brings together organisations from across the South of England to formulate initiatives which will protect and enhance our 'natural capital', the benefits derived from nature.

Gary Wilburn, Managing Director of HPW Architects, said: "We are proud to be founder members of the Green Halo Partnership. We are actively involved in engaging public, private and third sector businesses and organisations in developing projects which the partnership can support, guide and positively influence. As a local business we focus on sustainable solutions with context and sensitivity, and which complement the beautiful surroundings of the National Park and its wider area. We encourage you all to take an active part in helping enhance the Natural Capital in our region and beyond."